The 6 Best Kayak Tours in Belgrade

1.Belgrade War Island Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $42Our pick

Spend about three hours kayaking from Ušće around Belgrade’s Great War Island, where the Danube and Sava meet. A private English-speaking guide teaches basic paddling, points out birds and island history, takes you to Veliki Galijaš and Lido Beach, and may take photos along the way. Swimming is optional.

“It was my first experience of kayaking. Today I got the opportunity from a nice instructor Nemke who gave valuable Lesson on kayaking. Kayaking was one of my bucket list of wishes. Watch the historic ship which caused the beginning of world war 1 , I Recommend this Danube kayaking trip”

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2.Belgrade Amazon Kayak Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews

Set out from Kej Oslobođenja in Zemun with Belgrade Kayak Trip for a private, five-hour paddle through Beljarica, known as Belgrade’s Amazonia. Guides such as Dejan and Danjel provide instruction and support as you cover about 18 km of Danube channels, surrounded by birds, plants, and quiet floodplain nature. Good fitness is required.

“Everything was great, fantastic weather, exceptional experience at this part of Danube river which cannot be seen if you're not in kayak.”

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3.Belgrade sunset kayak tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Meet at 5:00 pm on Belgrade’s Zemunski kej for an easy, private kayak outing along the Danube. Your guide provides instruction, kayaks, safety gear, anoraks, and photos. Paddle toward Lido Beach, watch the sunset, and return to the starting point. The tour is in English and suits participants aged 6 and up.

“Was a little sketched out about this tour because there wasn’t very many reviews. Pretty far away from the action so we had to take a taxi there and back. Thought the place didn’t exist but then all of a sudden we found it. I’m here to tell you the tour is exactly as advertised. We kayaked all the way around war island. We were a little more experienced so it probably took alot longer with all the newbies. Like almost three hours. But the views and sunset were incredible. It’s a long night on the kayak but that’s what we wanted so you definitely get your moneys worth. One…”

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4.Great War Island Kayak Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kej Oslobođenja 11a for a two-hour kayak trip from Belgrade to Great War Island. You will learn basic paddling, reach Lido Beach, possibly swim in the river, and circle the island before returning. No kayaking experience is needed, but expect some effort against the current.

“My wife and our two friends had a great time on the kayak tour - the weather was due to be thundery but it was sunshine throughout which was brilliant. It can be tough at times, when paddling against the current - so you feel like you've earned your cevapi afterwards! The scenery is brilliant and the guide was really clear with instructions and kept the group safe at all times. When able during the tour he had some good recommendations of things to do in Belgrade and was very friendly. I mixed up my days and our group arrived a day early . . . which was completely my…”

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5.Self-guided kayak tour in Belgrade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $31Best value

Set out at 10:30 am from Kajak avanture Belgrade in Zemun for a roughly three-hour, self-guided paddle along the Sava and Danube. You’ll see Gardosh Tower, Belgrade Fortress, the river confluence, and Great War Island. Previous kayaking experience is recommended.

“Highly recommend. Great way to see the city from a different perspective. Staff very accommodated and communication with them was super easy since the moment of the booking. It requires previous experience kayaking”

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6.Sunset Kayak Adventure in Belgrade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Join Belgrade Adventure for a 90-minute English-language kayak outing from Ušće 7. You’ll paddle on the Danube and Sava Rivers, passing the Belgrade Fortress, Nebojsa Tower, Zemun quay, Great War Island, and Belgrade Waterfront. Kayak gear, a paddle, life vest, and safety briefing are included.

“A Great team and an extraordinary tour. Thank you to everyone...it is a special experience. Better than a cruise”

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